Principal Ornithologist - #1687874
Spin.Works
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Edinburgh
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Location: Edinburgh, Inverness or Fully Remote
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: 33 days annual leave, flexible/hybrid working, bonus scheme, strong career progression
Are you a skilled Ornithologist passionate about biodiversity and sustainable development? This is a great opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking environmental consultancy in a strategic, Principal-level role.
The Role
You'll lead ornithological work across a range of UK projects, focusing on habitat restoration, biodiversity enhancement, and nature-based solutions. You'll shape survey strategies, interpret data, guide junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: 33 days annual leave, flexible/hybrid working, bonus scheme, strong career progression
Are you a skilled Ornithologist passionate about biodiversity and sustainable development? This is a great opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking environmental consultancy in a strategic, Principal-level role.
The Role
You'll lead ornithological work across a range of UK projects, focusing on habitat restoration, biodiversity enhancement, and nature-based solutions. You'll shape survey strategies, interpret data, guide junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead bird survey design, assessments (EIA, HRA), and reporting
- Provide technical direction and mentor junior ecologists
- Support nature-based project design and biodiversity planning
- Work closely with clients and stakeholders
- Manage budgets and project delivery timelines
- Proven consultancy experience with ornithological focus
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU wildlife legislation and policy
- Confident in leading surveys and technical reporting
- Degree in Ecology or related field + professional membership (e.g. CIEEM)
- Excellent communication and project management skills
- £50,000 - £55,000 salary + bonus
- 33 days holiday (inc. public holidays)
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexible working - office, home, or hybrid
- Supportive team and real career progression
- Work on impactful, sustainability-driven projects
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